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Assisted living costs in Barlow average about $5,107 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 212 communities in Barlow. Our detailed directory has 4964 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Gettysburg, Frederick and Westminster.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Lorien Mt. Airy
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My mother moved in [date removed] and there has been a remarkable improvement in her quality of life, thanks to the entire staff. From the move- in process, to proper meds scheduling, to dining, activities,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Lorien Mt. Airy is conveniently located near the junction of Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery and Howard Counties. We are uniquely positioned to serve area residents who want to live in a compassionate community that encourages self-direction and independence while providing assistance when...
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The staff is very friendly and keeps us informed of what our loved one is doing or if there is an issue. Yes, we would recommend Pine Manor Home to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Silver Spring Personal Care Home
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Staff was very communicative and helpful. My memory was that my mom was trying to get her TV set up and they spent half an hour getting her set up so she could watch TV. I would absolutely recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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5 for everything. Moving could not have gone better. Food is excellent and varied. Lots of activities. Best part is the staff. Always treats residents like family. Good move
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Glen Meadows, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them—whether it's our Independent Living, At-Home Services for in home support, Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Located less than 10 miles...
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[name removed] listened well and provided several options for me to explore. She provided checklists that helped a lot while touring facilities, enabling me to ask pertinent questions. Viva is a perfect fit...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Viva Senior Living at Bel Air is located in Bel Air, MD, only 25 miles from Baltimore, life here has the charm of a small town with access to everything a big city has to offer. Along with our assisted living services, we’re one of only two secured memory care residences in the surrounding area....
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In all those areas I was satisfied. My mother did not participate in many activities given her condition. Most times she chose to eat in her room. I did appreciate how the staff attended to her from the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Cottages of Perry Hall – A Charter Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community with a total of 64 individual apartments. As the management company for The Cottages of Perry Hall, Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related...
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Activities are posted daily... The staff is excellent... The facility is well kept and in good repair... There is ample parking... It is just up the street from the UPMC Medical Complex... This is good so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harmony at West Shore, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, offers independent living, personal care, and memory care in a welcoming community.With comfortable apartments and inviting spaces, life here feels relaxed and connected.Here, support is always close, and each day brings opportunities...
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1. 4 2. 5 3. 5 4. 5 5. 4 recent change in top staff caused a few hiccups, but new director is doing great 6. 4 but improving. In a year's time they had 4 chefs and lacked quality and efficiency. New chef...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Village Crossing is surrounded by beautiful gray brick walls, arches lead into the spacious terrace where seniors can socialize outdoors. Chef-prepared meals are served in the formal restaurant-style dining area with comfortable booth seating available. Play a game of pool or enjoy happy hour at...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The people there are very kind. I like the staff. There must have been a reorganization though, and they don't have their act together. It took me a month to get some documentation that I needed There seems...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of The Renley at Woodholme Gardens
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The team is fantastic. Very helpful and very kind to my mother. The switch to a new owner has made some of the administrative stuff a bit of a challenge but I'm hopeful these are just initial hiccups. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in a private, wooded setting, Woodholme Gardens is a cozy senior living community located near Northwest Hospital, Sinai Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center and John Hopkins Hospital as well as Woodholme Shopping Center, the Baltimore Zoo and National Aquarium. Wake up every day...
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Photo of Juniper Village at Mount Joy
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They could flavor t food and make sure the food is served hot there are lots of games for dementia that help keep folks active ...unskilled service people and the food didn't look appealing! The plate must b...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Juniper Village at Mount Joy provides the keys to unlocking a great lifestyle for senior living! At Juniper Village we believe that maintaining and promoting an active body, an engaged mind, and a fulfilled spirit are keys to healthy aging. Whether you cherish quiet activities or spirited social...
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Care good! Food don't know. Very clean room little small, activities don't know. There's a couple of things that I don't like about the place, but I'm not getting into that! We are just gonna deal with it!...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Haven at Springwood offers a safe, secure environment with delicious meals, great activities, beautiful apartments, and varying levels of care provided by licensed staff as needed.
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Photo of Sunrise of Frederick
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The care staff is excellent and admin listens to any concerns. My dad was only there for 3 months, but he made some friends, loved his care providers, and loved his room.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Frederick is an assisted living community in Frederick, Maryland, located just blocks from The Golden Mile (Route 40 west). Sunrise of Frederick is nestled in a suburban, convenient setting. We pride ourselves in our experience in Frederick County with nearly 15 years serving seniors...
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Heritage Hills was definitely the best choice. We have nothing negative to say. The staff, services, and facilities are all exceptional. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Amid the pastoral and peaceful setting of Greencastle…We offer our residents uniquely individualized personal care services that enables independence and choice. Our comfortable family atmosphere ensures residents feel a part of daily living as a family while sharing with others who call Heritage...
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I would recommend VibraLife to those who are searching for an assisted living place for a family member. They were very accommodating and very caring. They listened to our needs for our family member. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vibralife Vibralife is located in historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of care services. We have senior living community that can provide seniors with memory care issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Our trained staff can assist residents with daily care and...
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I am more pleased than I ever thought I would be. The staff is so caring from the maintenance man to the director. Have not had one negative experience in the 8 months my mother has been in memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Victorian Villa is a 40-bed personal care facility located adjacent to the Dallastown Nursing Center in Dallastown, PA. The Villa is designed for individuals seeking an alternative living arrangement where choice, convenience, companionship and support are combined in a safe and secure...
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As a resident here for the last 4 months ,I have experienced nothing but kindness from the staff and residence here. I receive a written schedule every morning during breakfast with the daily activities that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Aventura At The Heights is a unique senior living community that fulfills the needs of those who prefer a Kosher environment, and who choose to continue lifelong traditions.The community is designed for those who wish to maintain their independence yet may need some additional assistance....
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Photo of Springwell Senior Living Community
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My overall experience with Springwell senior living is 5 stars....the physical plant is charming due to its age....because it was built in 1920 and changed into an assisted living later on the rooms are of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In a lifestyle that is tailored, fulfilling and refined, Springwell promotes a caring environment where residents can experience a supportive and spiritually rewarding lifestyle enhancing their quality of life.Springwell offers a unique, distinctive and innovative senior living community located...
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While I cannot comment on the continuum of care from independent living, I can comment that in the skilled nursing section, my friend has received excellent care from nursing and appropriate therapist and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, Maryland, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Life Plan Community with all the extras you could imagine.You've done quite a lot in your life. When it comes to some things, you've done enough. Mowing the lawn, fixing the meals, shoveling snow, repairing...
Photo of Reflections A Senior Living Community
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The staff is very engaged, with low turnover and incredible employee commitment. They treat residents with dignity and respect, more so than the large commercial facilities. The owner is clearly...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Reflections - A Senior Living Community is a Bed & Breakfast style community located in the quaint, historic town of Leesburg, VA. We are conveniently located to many unique shops and restaurants; the Leesburg Premium Outlets are also within a few minutes' drive. Washington Dulles Internation...
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We love it. This is the 4th place my Mom has been to and it's the best!! The facility is clean and doesn't smell of urine, etc. The staff is warm, friendly, readily available and responsive. The activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Landow House is an assisted living community, located in a safe area of Rockville, MD. This community is perfect for those who want to remain active and engaged in life, but could use some personal assistance with their daily activities. Landow House, has an average user review rating of 5 stars....
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I looked at a lot of facilities multiple times. Most had lovely common areas and property but the apartments were small and some outdated. The apartments at the Pinnacle are spacious and well-appointed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Celebration Villa of York
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We have had a good experience so far. There are lots of activities for the residents even though there has been turnover with the activity directors. The meals are healthy and good. The facility is kept...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Offering both IN-PERSON TOURS and VIRTUAL TOURS of our Community!Whether from the comfort of your own home, or with us in-person, we look forward to you experiencing our community & meeting our family at Celebration Villa of York.Located in charming and historic York, Pennsylvania, our senior...
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Photo of HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick
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The staff was very helpful and stayed in contact with me, I live in Montana. When I first went there couldn't believe how clean and new it looked. Room was very nice and clean. I visited Dad every day when I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to HeartFields, A Five Star Senior Living Community! Located in the Dearbought neighborhood, our beautiful, home-like, community, you will find 24-hour licensed nursing, dedicated caregivers, a secure dementia / Alzheimer's area, individual care plans, an on-site team of professionals,...
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Cost of assisted living in Barlow, PA

The average cost of senior living in Barlow is $5,107 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include York, PA with an average of $4,728 per month.

Assisted living costs in Barlow, PA, vs. state and national averages

Barlow, PA
$5,107/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Barlow, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,375/mo
Studio
$4,713/mo

Senior living costs in Barlow vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Barlow, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarlow, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,107/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Barlow, PA:$5,107/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Barlow, PA:unavailable
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Barlow, PA:unavailable
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barlow, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Barlow

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barlow

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Morningside House of Leesburg

4.6
A great place for most elderly with a fabulous staff that really cares about the people. The food is excellent and they have great activities. Would recommend for your loved one, if they are high-functioning.

Brightview Rolling Hills in Catonsville, MD

5.0
I think they do a great job at Brightview Rolling Hills! It's a beautiful community, and I think they really try to enrich the lives of their residents and help them live life to the fullest! My loved one is in their memory care wing, and they really work hard to identify what works best for a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. At Tribute at Black Hill, the staff is known for their friendly demeanor and for welcoming residents and families with open arms. Several reviews highlight the kindness and compassion shown by the staff towards their loved ones.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents at Lorien Harmony Hall enjoy a wide range of activities, from Bingo to movie nights and outings to the local shops. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure residents stay engaged and active, catering to their individual interests.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Food is a major factor in overall satisfaction for many residents and their families. At Autumn House East, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, and the meals are appreciated for their taste and presentation.
Properly maintained and clean living spaces. Throughout the reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are consistently mentioned as top priorities. At Charter Senior Living at Woodholme Crossing, the rooms are kept clean and tidy, and common areas are well-maintained, providing a comfortable living environment.
Individualized care plans for each resident. At Autumn House West, staff members take the time to understand each resident's unique needs and create personalized care plans. This individualized attention ensures that residents receive the care and support they require.
Thoughtful communication with families. Open communication between families and the community staff is essential for peace of mind. At Celebration Villa of Shippensburg, staff members regularly update families on their loved ones' well-being and involve them in their care.
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Barlow review score based on 937 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 937 reviews of 212 Barlow assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barlow review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Barlow review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Barlow, PA212 facilities
8.7
Hampden, PA164 facilities
8.7
Chambersburg, PA101 facilities

Review subcategories for Barlow assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 937 reviews of 212 Barlow assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barlow resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Barlow, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.8
3.2
Staff
3.0
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Barlow assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barlow assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barlow, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Barlow assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Barlow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.8%
53%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barlow assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Barlow Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barlow assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barlow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Barlow assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barlow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barlow assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Barlow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barlow, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
57.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
33.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.1%
47.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Barlow

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Barlow protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Fitz Farm, Magnolias of Chambersburg and Brookdale Potomac are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Barlow, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 212 assisted living facilities near Barlow, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Barlow, Pennsylvania are Sunrise of Montgomery Village, HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City and Bedford Court, a CCRC. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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